PunkAPI MCP Server
Explore BrewDog's beer catalog — search by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, food pairing and get random beer suggestions.
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What is the PunkAPI MCP Server?
The PunkAPI MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to PunkAPI via 8 tools. Explore BrewDog's beer catalog — search by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, food pairing and get random beer suggestions. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate PunkAPI
Ask your AI agent "Give me a random beer suggestion." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 8 tools connected to real PunkAPI data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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PunkAPI MCP Server capabilities
8 toolsSupports searching by name, ABV range, IBU range, EBC (color), malts, hops, yeast, food pairing and brewing date range. Returns beer names, descriptions, ABV, IBU, ingredients and food pairing suggestions. Pagination supported with page and per_page parameters. Search BrewDog beers with filters
Returns name, description, ABV, IBU, EBC, first brewed date, tagline, ingredients (malts, hops, yeast), food pairing suggestions, brewers tips and description. Get a specific beer by ID
Use abv_gt for minimum ABV and abv_lt for maximum ABV. Useful for finding session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV). Search beers by ABV (alcohol by volume) range
Common pairings include: "cheese", "burger", "spicy", "dessert", "chicken", "fish", "pork", "bbq", "chocolate", "fruit". Returns matching beers with their food pairing suggestions. Search beers by food pairing suggestion
Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety
Low IBU (<20) = mild, Medium IBU (20-40) = balanced, High IBU (40-60) = bitter, Very High IBU (>60) = very bitter. Useful for finding beers matching bitterness preference. Search beers by IBU (International Bitterness Units) range
Common styles include: "American IPA", "Scottish Ale", "Belgian IPA", "English IPA", "Porter", "Stout", "Lager", "Pilsner", "Wheat Beer", "Sour". Returns beer names, ABV, IBU and descriptions. Search beers by style
Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog
What the PunkAPI MCP Server unlocks
Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.
What you can do
- Beer Search — Search beers by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, yeast, malts and food pairing
- Random Beers — Get random beer suggestions for discovery
- Beer Details — Get full details including ingredients, brewing tips and food pairings
- Filter by ABV — Find session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV)
- Filter by IBU — Find mild or bitter beers based on preference
- Food Pairing — Find beers that pair well with specific foods
- Hop Varieties — Search beers by specific hop varieties
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — start searching immediately
3. Explore craft beers from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Beer Enthusiasts — discover new beers, find beers by style and explore food pairings
- Brewers — research hop varieties, malt types and brewing recipes
- Restaurants — find beers that pair well with specific menu items
Frequently asked questions about the PunkAPI MCP Server
Do I need an API key?
No! PunkAPI is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching beers.
What does ABV and IBU mean?
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) measures alcohol content percentage. IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures bitterness: 60 = very bitter.
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